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Trump expected to pick White House aide to lead FDA

Published

19 August 2026

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regulatory

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Health

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United States

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Fusion42 · 19 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

President Donald Trump is expected to appoint Heidi Overton, a White House Domestic Policy Council aide, as the new commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, replacing Marty Makary who resigned in May amid agency turmoil.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Health.

◆ The Wire takeaway

FDA leadership has shifted to someone deeply connected to White House policy, which means you should prepare for quicker regulatory moves aligned with administration priorities and potential policy shifts in drug and health products approval.

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